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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 488.66 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 488.66 and 204.74 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 488.66 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/488.66 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 488.66 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 100,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,046.61/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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